Case Overview
Case Reference 2026/SKO/LGET/01
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Local Government Petition
Jurisdiction Local Government Electoral Tribunal
Filing Date 31 August 2026
Published Date 8 September 2026
Public Summary
Parties
Petitioner
Gideon Kandundi
Candidate
Political affiliation: United Party for National Development
Respondent
Paul Chivunda
Candidate
Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Respondent
Electoral Commission of Zambia
EMB
Electoral Context
Political Office Mayoral
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Kalulushi (District)
Winning Candidate Paul Chivunda
Winning Party National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -
Legal References
Electoral Process Act
Provision 100 (2)(b), 99,38 (4)(e), 38 (5), 68 (1)(d), 68 (2)(d),and 108
Issues -
Relief Sought -
ECZ regulations
Provision 34 (2) and 46
Issues -
Relief Sought -
Case Timeline
Case filed
Public record published